Leprosy Mailing List – May 23, 2024
Ref.: (LML) New Publications On Cross-Cutting Issues In NTDs. May, 2024.
From: Roos Geutjes and Josephine Breman-Srivastava, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear colleagues,
Earlier this month the World Health Organization (WHO) published the "Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2024". It describes a wide range of activities, accomplishments, and challenges across the portfolio of NTDS and all six WHO regions.
In this Newsletter, we are pleased to present a special section on the financial impact of NTDs. Immurana et al., (2024), examines the macroeconomic effects of certain NTDs, revealing that an increase in prevalence of disease is associated with a fall in economic performance. Another featured article by Patikorn et al., (2024), a systematic review, explores the financial hardship among persons affected by NTDs, showing that catastrophic health spending and out-of-pocket costs related to certain NTDs can lead to financial hardship.
We would also like to highlight the article by Klepac et al., (2024), on "Climate change, malaria and neglected tropical diseases: a scoping review", which reveals that greater research focus on mitigation and adaptation strategies is crucial to safeguard global health gains against NTDs and malaria.
We hope you appreciate the collected list of new NTD publications, and please make sure to check out the News & Events section, as it contains some interesting upcoming webinars and courses.
Warm regards,
Roos Geutjes and Josephine Breman-Srivastava
www.InfoNTD.org
info@InfoNTD.org
Practical materials
Congenital Chagas Disease: where are the knowledge and research gaps? (webinar recording)
The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) . ISNTD Connect Series. 2024.
Trichiasis surgery for trachoma, 3rd ed (WHO manual)
World Health Organization . World Health Organization . 2024.
Yaws: Training of health workers at national and districts levels on skin-NTDs (Open WHO Course - French Version Available)
World Health Organization . OpenWHO. n.d.
Spotlight on Noma (Webinar recording)
The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) . 2024.
Behaviour change interventions for schistosomiasis elimination - ISNTD Connect Series (Webinar recording)
The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) . ISNTD Connect Series. 2024.
Health literacy policies - how can they be developed and implemented? A guide for policy and decision makers (Guide)
M-POHL . Center of M-POHL at the Austrian National Public Health Institute. 2023.
Financial Impact of NTDs
Financial hardship among patients suffering from neglected tropical diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of global literature
Patikorn C, Cho J, Higashi J, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (5) : 1-18.
The effects of selected neglected tropical diseases on economic performance at the macrolevel in Africa.
Immurana M, Kisseih K, Abdullahi I, et al. BMC infectious diseases. 2024; 24 (1) : 1-11.
A Nationwide Study on the Risks of Complications and Healthcare Costs of Snakebite Envenomation in Taiwan.
Hsu J, Chiang S, Yang C, et al. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene. 2024.
Other new publications
Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2024
World Health Organization . World Health Organization . 2024.
Who is a global health expert?
Ojiako CP, Weekes-Richemond L, Dubula-Majola V, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2023; 3 (8) : 1-4.
Unfair knowledge practices in global health: a realist synthesis
Abimbola S, van de Kamp J, Lariat J, et al. Health Policy and Planning. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024.
"We all think boots are meant for men": A community-based participatory assessment of rural women's barriers to preventing podoconiosis in Rwanda
Igihozo G, Dusabe L, Uwizeyimana J, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (5) : 1-16.
A One Health approach towards the control and elimination of soil-transmitted helminthic infections in endemic areas
Lapat JJ, Opee J, Clara Apio M, et al. IJID One Health. Elsevier BV. 2024.
The Hidden Hand of Asymptomatic Infection Hinders Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Modeling Analysis.
Rock K, Chapman L, Dobson A, et al. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2024; 78 (Supplement_2) : S175-S182.
An Ensemble Framework for Projecting the Impact of Lymphatic Filariasis Interventions Across Sub-Saharan Africa at a Fine Spatial Scale.
Touloupou P, Fronterrè C, Cano J, et al. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2024; 78 (Supplement_2) : S108-S116.
Using Passive Surveillance to Maintain Elimination as a Public Health Problem for Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Model-Based Exploration.
Minter A, Medley G, Hollingsworth DT. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2024; 78 (Supplement_2) : S169-S174.
New Tools and Nuanced Interventions to Accelerate Achievement of the 2030 Roadmap for Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Vasconcelos A, Nunes-Alves C, Hollingsworth DT. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2024; 78 (Supplement_2) : S77-S82.
Ghana's path towards eliminating lymphatic filariasis
Koray MH. Tropical Medicine and Health. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 52 (1) : 1-9.
Community Conversations: A Tool in Improving Health Outcomes and Reducing the Burden of Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) in Isiolo County, Kenya
Marangu VM, Kei RM, Kagendo D. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. European Open Science Publishing. 2024; 6 (2) : 72-81.
Examining the association between perceived stigma, its correlates, and restrictions in participation among persons with disabilities in Nepal: a cross-sectional study.
Devkota H, Poudel S, Shrestha M, et al. BMC public health. 2024; 24 (1) : 1-11.
Spatial analysis of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in the state of Amazonas
Santos MFD, Lorenz C, Chiaravalotti-Neto F, et al. Revista de Saúde Pública. Universidade de São Paulo. Agência de Bibliotecas e Coleções Digitais. 2024; 58 (1) : 1-12.
DNDi receives grant to develop treatments for NTDs
Bagcchi S. The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Elsevier BV. 2024; 24 (5) : e285.
Editorial: Neglected tropical diseases: tackling the challenges of a global world.
Rodrigues A, Santos-Gomes G. Frontiers in toxicology. 2024.
River Epilepsy—A Preventable Form of Epilepsy
Widdess-Walsh P. Epilepsy Currents. SAGE Publications. 2024.
Integrating 'ocular' NTDs
Anand S. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2024; 95 (2) : 1-3.
Progress towards elimination of onchocerciasis in the Region du Sud-Ouest of Burkina Faso which was previously subject to a recrudescence event after vector control
Nikièma AS, Koala L, Post RJ, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (4) : 1-17.
Gender and equity considerations in AMR research: a systematic scoping review
Lynch I, Fluks L, Manderson L, et al. Monash Bioethics Review. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024.
Impact of artificial intelligence on medical entomology research
Mansouri V, Gholizadeh S, Hosseinpoor S. Health Science Monitor. 2024; 3 (2) : 113-119.
Applying Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning to Identify Neglected Tropical Skin Disorders
Pattnayak P, Mohanty A, Das T, et al. 2024 3rd International Conference for Innovation in Technology (INOCON). IEEE. 2024.
"If it is easy to understand then it will have value": Examining Perceptions of Explainable AI with Community Health Workers in Rural India
Okolo CT, Agarwal D, Dell N, et al. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). 2024; 8 (CSCW1) : 1-28.
The role of thematic specialization in international scientific collaboration: the case of Chagas research
López E, Arza V. Science and Public Policy. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024.
Anti-stigma interventions in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Majeed T, Hopkin G, Wang K, et al. eClinicalMedicine. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Ensuring informed consent in low-income settings: Opinion piece
Sakarie Mustafe Hidig , Abdihakim Ali Nour . World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews. GSC Online Press. 2024; 22 (1) : 898-900.
Disability inclusivity: time to step up
The Lancet Public Health . The Lancet Public Health. Elsevier BV. 2024; 9 (5) : e275.
Building disability-inclusive health systems
Kuper H, Azizatunnisa' L, Gatta DR, et al. The Lancet Public Health. Elsevier BV. 2024; 9 (5) : e316-e325.
Have we found a solution for health misinformation? a ten-year systematic review of health misinformation literature 2013–2022
Zhang S, Zhou H, Zhu Y. International Journal of Medical Informatics. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Doenças tropicais negligenciadas: abordagens discursivas e intersetoriais no resgate à história do presente
Santana WKFD, Oliveira RLD, Reis LD, et al. CONTRIBUCIONES A LAS CIENCIAS SOCIALES. South Florida Publishing LLC. 2024; 17 (3) : 1-15.
Climate change, malaria and neglected tropical diseases: a scoping review.
Klepac P, Hsieh J, Ducker C, et al. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2024.
Motivation–opportunity–ability–behaviour of community members and program implementers towards mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis elimination in India: a systematic review and implementation priority
Sinha A, Mohapatra S, Sahoo KC, et al. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024.
Neglected Tropical Diseases - Unsolved Debts for the One Health Approach
Abelardo Falcón-Lezama J, Roberto Tapia-Conyer . IntechOpen. 2024.
Stigma experiences, effects and coping among individuals affected by Buruli ulcer and yaws in Ghana.
Tuwor R, Mtuy T, Amoako Y, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2024; 18 (4) : 1-19.
Experience of people living with leprosy at leprosy settlements in Nigeria
Oke GI, Nsofor I, Abubakar B, et al. Public Health Challenges. Wiley. 2024; 3 (2) : 1-14.
Evaluating the World Health Organization's SkinNTDs App as a Training Tool for Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ghana and Kenya: Cross-Sectional Study
Cano M, Ruiz-Postigo JA, Macharia P, et al. Journal of Medical Internet Research. JMIR Publications Inc.. 2024.
The WHO Skin NTD mobile application – a paradigm shift in leprosy diagnosis through Artificial Intelligence?
Quilter EEV, Butlin CR, Carrion C, et al. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2024; 95 (2) : 1-3.
Elimination of human African trypanosomiasis: The long last mile
Barrett MP, Priotto G, Franco JR, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (5) : 1-6.
Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Neglected Tropical Diseases Targets: How Can Quantitative Modeling Support Programmatic Decisions?
Vasconcelos A, King J, Nunes-Alves C, et al. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2024; 78 (Supplement_2) : S83-S92.
Citizens can help to map putative transmission sites for snail-borne diseases
Tumusiime J, Valderrama Bhraunxs N, Kagoro-Rugunda G, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (4) : 1-25.
Application of satellite imagery for vector-borne disease monitoring in sub-Saharan Africa: An overview
Oluwole Olakunle Ajayi , Busayo Wright-Ajayi , Lateefat Abiodun Mosaku , et al. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews. GSC Online Press. 2024; 18 (3) : 400-411.
Effects of paediatric schistosomiasis control programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Vere M, ten Ham-Baloyi W, Melariri PE, et al. PLOS ONE. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 19 (5) : 1-25.
Empowerment in chronic wound care—exploring the scope for patient contribution
Hackert B, Stürmer EK, Weger U. Frontiers of Nursing. Walter de Gruyter GmbH. 2024; 11 (1) : 1-16.
Climate-influenced vector-borne diseases in Africa: a call to empower the next generation of African researchers for sustainable solutions
Obame-Nkoghe J, Agossou AE, Mboowa G, et al. Infectious Diseases of Poverty. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 13 (1) : 1-10.
Understanding noma: WHO's recognition and the path forward in global health
Satapathy P, Rustagi S, Kumar P, et al. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024.
Noma in the WHO's list of neglected tropical diseases: A review of its impact on undeveloped and developing tropical regions
Verma A, Zaheer A, Ahsan A, et al. Preventive Medicine Reports. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Weekly epidemiological record - Dracunculiasis eradication: global surveillance summary, 2023 & Human African trypanosomiasis eliminated as a public health problem in Chad
World Health Organization . Weekly epidemiological record. 2024; 99 (20) : 249-270.
Geospatial analysis and prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni and soil‐transmitted helminth infections in an endemic area in Eastern Brazilian Amazon
da Trindade MAO, Fonseca ÁLS, Dias IHL, et al. Tropical Medicine & International Health. Wiley. 2024.
Treating the Patient, Not the Disease: Holistic Dermatology Can Benefit
Narahari SR, Sourabha SN, Yotsu R. Critical Thinking in Contemporary Dermatology: Cognitive Essays. Springer Nature Singapore. 2024.
Skin Disease in Tropics: Impacted by Heat, Humidity, and Healthcare Neglect
Sharma A, Gupta S. Critical Thinking in Contemporary Dermatology: Cognitive Essays. Springer Nature Singapore. 2024.
Health literacy & Chagas disease knowledge: A cross-sectional study in Southern Loja Province, Ecuador
Caridi TL, Mariño-Polo F, Mingus AM, et al. PEC Innovation. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Addressing Chagas disease from a One Health perspective: Risk factors, lessons learned and prevention of oral transmission outbreaks in Colombia.
Olivera MJ, Rincón Acevedo CY, Olivera AJ, et al. Science in One Health. Elsevier BV. 2024.
FDA's proposed rule and its regulatory impact on emerging and reemerging neglected tropical diseases in the United States.
Paniz-Mondolfi A, Ramírez J. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2024; 18 (5) : 1-10.
Health workers' perspectives on school-based mass drug administration control programs for soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Akinsolu F, Abodunrin O, Olagunju M, et al. PloS one. 2024; 19 (5) : 1-22.
Community-serving research addressing climate change impacts on vector-borne diseases
Chaves LF, Friberg MD, Pascual M, et al. The Lancet Planetary Health. Elsevier BV. 2024; 8 (5) : e334-e341.
Scorpion sting envenomation: should it be considered a neglected tropical disease?
Hernández-Muñoz E, Zavala-Sánchez E. International journal of epidemiology. 2024.
News & Events
Mycetoma situation in Africa, what is the current situation and what is the outlook?
May 23, 2024; 11:00 UTC; Online.
The overall aim of this webinar is to help raise the profile of Mycetoma, which is one of the most neglected of the neglected tropical diseases, so that appropriate attention can be paid to it. Objectives include: Review the clinical and epidemiological situation of mycetoma in Africa; Discuss the strategy to fight the disease; Identify gaps and raise awareness.
Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting - Webinar
May 30, 2024; 14:00-16:30 CEST; Online.
"Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting 2024" is an online event will showcase selected project progress presentations from the in-person LRI Spring meeting and a special session on LRI research impact.
The event is open to everyone with an interest in leprosy research, and participation is completely free-of-charge. You can register for the webinar by clicking here.
Eighth International Course on Trypanosomiasis in Africa (ICAT8)
September 23-October 11, 2023; Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
The WHO is organizing ,in partnership with the Institut Pierre Richet (IPR) of Bouaké, and the Institut de Recherche pour le Development (IRD), the Eighth International Course on Trypanosomiasis in Africa (ICAT8) in Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire, from September 23 to October 11, 2024. This course, like those that preceded it, has the main objective of providing in-depth knowledge of the disease and a high level of expertise to doctors, veterinarians, microbiologists, scientists and other personnel involved in the fight against human African trypanosomiasis. The deadline to apply for the course is the 31st of May.
GONE webinar: Togo on its path towards the elimination of onchocerciasis
June 14, 2024; 12:00-13:00 UTC; webinar.
Join the webinar to learn how the country is gradually approaching elimination of onchocerciasis. An important milestone has been the stop MDA in the southern part of the country. Togo's partners and neighbouring countries will provide their perspectives. The interactive webinar invites participants to share their feedback, questions and comments. Please make sure to register in advance.
Global Eye Health | Online Short course (LSHTM)
November 11-14, 2024; Online.
The goal of the workshop will be to familiarise participants with: Public eye health principles, the aims, objectives and strategies of Universal Eye Health Coverage including key information from VISION2020, the WHO World report on vision, the Lancet Commission on Global Eye Health and InSight 2030, the new IAPB eye health sector strategy; the principles of planning involved in implementing community and school eye health programmes; how Peek Solutions can be used to power school and community eye health programmes.
The course programme will look at survey methodologies and strategies for control of the major eye health-related diseases. Application deadline for scholarships and general application is 20th of July.
The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Eliminating NTDs
May 23, 2024; 13:00 GMT; Online.
The CBM Webinar aims to explore and highlight the pivotal role of Civil Society Organizations in the global effort to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases. Specifically, the Webinar will serve as a platform to amplify the voices of civil society organizations and foster dialogue among stakeholders committed to the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
The role of gender in trachoma and trichiasis - ISNTD CONNECT
May 24, 2024; 1300-14:30 UTC; Online.
The next edition of the ISNTD CONNECT series will focus on the role of gender in trachoma and trichiasis. Speakers include, among others, Dr. Robert Geneau, Execitobe Director of the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology.
Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly
The 77th World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 27 May – 1 June 2024. The theme of this year's Health Assembly is: All for Health, Health for All. Proceedings will be webcast live from their web page. Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Conference on control strategies for schistosomiasis in Madagascar
October 11, 2024; Antananarivo, Madagascar.
The second Malagasy conference on schistosomiasis will take place in the on the 11th of October, 2024 in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The aim of the conference is to fuel the discussion and strengthen the networks between Malagasy stakeholders and policy makers, international experts, health professionals and scientist to work together to reach equity through elimination. Registration deadline is the 15th of September 2024.
COR-NTD and USAID 10 Year Celebration Brochure
COR-NTD and USAID celebrated 10 Years of working together. In the brochure you can read on the results and tools this partnership has netted over the last decade!
NNN Conference 2024
October 1-3, 2024; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The NNN Annual Conference 2024 will take place from 1st of October - 3rd of October, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The theme for the conference is: "Collaboration for Change: Fostering Global Equity and Strengthening Community Engagement in NTDs." The Early Bird registration is now open. You can find more information by clicking here.
Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024
November 14-16, 2024, Nairobi; Kenya.
The 1st edition of the Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases, organized by AME is tentatively scheduled from 14-16 November in Nairobi, Kenya, as a hybrid meeting. The abstract-driven conference proposes a platform to disseminate new advanc
ements, real-world data, implementation challenges, and novel governing models to discuss and generate solutions for cross-cutting topics and ultimately reduce the disease burden and societal impact of NTDs. This proposal supports the progress in foundational pillars of the WHO Roadmap by facilitating evidence-based program implementation, leveraging the cross-cutting approach, and providing a forum to discuss a paradigm shift toward country ownership of elimination programs.
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